New 3D simulation of Arabidopsis spindle advances cell division research in plants
New research sheds light on the intricate molecular mechanisms that govern spindle formation in plants and identifies an important regulator of spindle formation.
Flowers use adjustable ‘paint by numbers’ petal designs to attract pollinators
Sainsbury Laboratory scientists developed a quantitative imaging pipeline and deciphered the mechanisms specifying the distinct bullseye regions in developing petals of Hibiscus trionum combining imaging, genetics, computational modelling and bumblebee behaviour.
Innovative field experiments shed light on biological clocks in nature
Much of what we know about plant circadian rhythms is the result of laboratory experiments where inputs such as light and temperature can be tightly controlled. Less is known about how these biological timing mechanisms operate in the more unpredictable natural world where they evolved to align living things to daily and...
Advanced biosensor uncovers role of gibberellin in integrating light signalling and stem growth in plants
Alexander Jones' lab has engineered an improved nlsGPS2 biosensor, which has uncovered how gibberellin (GA) helps integrate light signaling and stem growth.
Next generation biosensor reveals gibberellin’s critical role in legume nitrogen-fixation
By engineering second-generation Forster Resonance Energy Tranfer (FRET) biosensors, Alexander Jones' team is now revealing how plant hormones like gibberellin (GA) are orchestrating plant developmental processes at the cellular level in real time.
SLCU Group leader Alexander Jones has been recognised for his contributions to plant science research by being awarded a Rising Star in Plant Sciences 2024 Award.
International Day of Plant Health - How to develop strategies for healthier crops On the UN’s International Day of Plant Health (12 May), Sebastian Schornack highlights why prioritising plant health should be at the top of every government’s policy agenda and discusses innovative strategies under development to bolster...
Plants utilise drought stress hormone to block snacking spider mites
Recent findings that plants employ a drought-survival mechanism to also defend against nutrient-sucking pests could inform future crop breeding programmes aimed at achieving better broadscale pest control.
Plastic-free mountaineering clothing inspired by alpine plants unveiled at Milan Design Week
Masters student Jehnna Yang is pushing the boundaries of sustainability and functionality with a plastic-free textile tailored for wildlife photographers and filmmakers working at high altitudes, which was inspired by an alpine plant.
